Deborah Akinyele
Founder and CEO • Balance

Arlington, Virginia

Deborah Akinyele is a seasoned speech and language pathologist with a passion for leveraging technology to revolutionize healthcare. With over 15 years of experience spanning clinical practice, entrepreneurship, and research, Deborah uniquely combines her expertise in speech pathology with data science to generate actionable insights that enhance patient outcomes and improve the overall healthcare experience.

As the Executive Director of Women in Voice, a global community dedicated to empowering women in voice technology and AI, Deborah leads the organization’s mission to celebrate and elevate the women shaping the future of digital technologies across industries – from finance to healthcare.